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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

13.7 mi · ▲ 2,788 ft · 5 hr 58 min

Appalachian National Scenic Trail is a 13.7-mile out-and-back near Molino, PA. It climbs 2,788 ft, with sections as steep as 25% grade. It scores 65/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: backcountry feel.

Elevation

0 mi463 – 1,457 ft · steepest grade: 25%13.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 40.60850, -76.02162
Nearest town Molino, PA
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

13.7 mi · ▲ 2,788 ft · 5 hr 58 min

Elevation 463–1,456 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 40.60850, -76.02162

Weather Sep 5: Overcast, high 78°F / low 67° · precip 5% · wind 5 mph · sunrise 6:36 AM · sunset 7:32 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading NE.
  2. 0.3 miSharp right, heading SE.
  3. 1.9 miBear left, heading NE.
  4. 0.4 miBear right, heading E.
  5. 0.8 miContinue straight onto Appalachian National Scenic Trail, heading E.
  6. 3.5 miReach the turnaround, then head back the way you came.
  7. 4.3 miBear left, heading SW.
  8. 0.4 miBear right, heading W.
  9. 1.9 miSharp left, heading SW.
  10. 0.3 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/rattlesnake-trail-snowmobile-sunset-point-lycoming-trail-out-back-4-sights

Trail surface

56% rock28% dirt16% unspecified

Weather

OvercastTemperature 78°F67°
Precip5%Wind5 mphUV6Humidity66%
Rained 1.2″ 2 days ago · trails may be muddy
Hourly temperature
80°65°
Sunrise 6:36 AM12 AM3 AM9 AM12 PM3 PMSunset 7:32 PM
Sun 77°61°
Mon 77°58°
Tue 81°56°
Wed 82°61°
Thu 72°65° 24%
Fri 83°64°

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 1.2 mi in (~41 min). Leave by 6:30 PM for the 7:32 PM sunset. Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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